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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, FOUNDERS' DAY 

Order of the Day 

8 A. M. — 225 Strokes of the Bells of the Churches and School Houses 
to designate 225th Birthday. 

9. 1 5 A. M. — Third Division, which will be composed of National German- 
American Alliance and German Societies of Pennsylvania, 
under command of Col. Albert H. Ladner. Leave Ger- 
mantown and Erie Avenues, march north. 

1 A. M. — First and Second Divisions meet the Third Division at German- 
town Avenue and Berkley Street, and act as escort on Ger- 
mantown Avenue to Upsal Street, where parade will be 
dismissed. 

10.45 A. M. — Celebration in Vernon Park. 



PROGRAMME 

1. Selection ......... Orchestra 

2. Grand Chorus — "Der Tag des Herm" .... Kreutzer 

The United Singers of Philadelphia — Herman Kumme, Leader 

Opening Address by the Chairman of Committee on Oration 

Henry Schwemmer 

3. German Oi^ATION . . • > • • Rev. George Von Bosse 

4. Unveiling of the Corner-stone for the Pastorius Monu- 

ment, by Dr. C. J. Hexamer and presentation to the City. Accept- 
ance for the City by His Honor, Mayor Reyburn. , , 

5. Presentation of the German Sunday-school Childre?>i and 

Churches of a Donation to the Pastorius Monument 

Fund, by Lydia Von Bosse 

6. Children's Chorus — "Unser Vaterland" . . • /• Stumpf 

Specially composed for the occasion. Sung by the Chilrden's 
Choruses of the various German Sunday-schools of Philadel- 
phia. J. Stumpf, Leader 

7. English Oration . . Hon. A. J. Barchfeld, Member of Congress 

8. Grand Chorus — "Dankgebet" ..... Kremser 

The United Singers of Philadelphia 

9. "America" . . . ... . . Sung by all present 



The Entertainment Committee tia's* 'provided a stand at the lower Ger- 
mantown Avenue entrance to Vernon Park, where information will be fur- 
nished, in the form of leaflets, giving principal historical buildings in German- 
town. 

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This will be Headquarters for Guides, who have volunteered to escort 
visitors to places of interest. 

This Committee has secured permits for the use of Town Hall, also 
Assembly Room, basement and toilets of Library in Vernon Park, for visit- 
ing children. 



At the following locations barrels of ice water will be placed: 

Frederick Appleton, 5 1 02 Germantown Avenue, which is Manheirh St. 

H. W. Brandau, 5322 Germantown Avenue, at Penn Street. 

Staton Brothers, 5042 Germantown Avenue, near Coulter Street. 

John W. Thackara, 5508 Germantown Avenue, above School Lane. 

Charles J. Schaefer, Main Street and Chelten Avenue, who will take 
care of two barrels. 

E. Glaser, 5 72 1 Germantown Avenue, opposite Vernon Park, who 
will take care of one barrel. 

Marshall T. Farra, 5727 Main Street, opposite Vernon Park, who will 
take care of two barrels. 

John McNeill, 5839 and 5861 GermantowTi Avenue, who will take 
Care of one or more barrels, as rhay be required. 

Louis H. Quay, 6344 Germantown Avenue, one barrel, 

Louis Roop, Foreman Engine Co. No. 9, at Main Street and Carpen- 
ter*s Lane, who will take care of the supply of water at that point. 



The Reception Committee has provided for the transportation of spec- 
ially invited guests and for their entertainment while here. 

The Committee on Stands arid Decorations erected stands and arch in 
Park and laid out the Park. 



HEADQUARTERS 
FOUNDERS' DAY IN GERMANTOWN 



Germantown, September 24th, 1908. 
General Order 
No. 1 

Having accepted the invitation to act as Grand Marshal of the parade 
in honor of Founders' Day in Germantown, to be held Tuesday, October 6, 

1908, I hereby assun^ie command. 

JAMES B. CORYELL. 
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1. — The following appointment is hereby announced to be Chief of 
Staff, Captain Robert W. King. He will be obeyed and respected accord- 
ingly. 

2. — The following appointment of Aides on the Staff of the Grand 
Marshal is hereby announced: . 

Walter C. Shipley Henry L. Davis, Jr. 

Jacob C. Bockius Clarence R. Whiteman 

Robert Heberton Dr. H. H. Doan 

Capt. Walter E. Torr Walter M. Hook 
Louis H. Groh 
Gus. Meyers 
Paul Gebhardt 
Joseph Hassemer 
Chais. A. Spiegel 



Wm. H. Emhardt. Jr. 
Capt. Wm. A. Ryan 
T. Frank Brown 
James Henry, Jr. 
Wesley H. Par amor e 
Lieut. M. Sime, M. D. 



Howell Brockie 
Capt. A. Thompson 
J. Chas. Nice, Jr. 
Clarence Jacoby 
B. F. Davison 
Michael Gold 
G. Kemp 

Dr. John A. O'Brien 
A. E. Beesley 
Stanley Reeves 



3. — ^Aides will appear mounted and will wear dark clothes, high hats 
and white gloves. They will report to the Chief of Staff on the morning 
of October 6th, 1908, at 9 o'clock, at Germantown Avenue and Berkley St. 

4. — Bands will report to the Chief of Staff at Germantown Avenue and 
Berkley Street, at 8.45 A. M., for assignment. 

5. — The parade will consist of Three Divisions, and will report in their 
respective places in line, as follows: 

Organizations parading individual floats, the same will appear in Hne 
with their respective organizations. 



FIRST DIVISION 
Captain WiUiam T. Broadhead, Marshal 
First Section — Form on south side of Apsley Street, right resting on German- 
town Avenue, in the following order: 
Band 
Grand Army of the Republic 
Sons of Veterans 
American Veterans of Foreign Service 
Foresters of America 
Second Section — Form on south side of Apsley, right resting on Greene St. 

Band 
Improved Order of Red Men 
Boys' Brigade 
Loyal Orange Institution. 
Junior Order of United American Mechanics 
Third Section — Form on south side of Louden Street, right resting on Ger- 
mantown Avenue 
Band 
Artisans' Order of Mutual Protection 
Knights of Pythias 
Shepherds of Bethlehem 
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Daughters of Liberty 
Fourih Section — Form on south side of Rockland Avenue, right resting on 

Germantown Avenue 

Band 

Knights of the Golden Eagle 

St. Vincent's T. A. B. Society 

Ancient Order of Hibernians 
Patriotic Order Sons of America 



SECOND DIVISION 

Lieutenant Frank J. Palmer, Marshal 
Form on Logan Street, right resting on Germantown Avenue 

Band 

Historical Floats 

1. 

Indians 

2. 

Pastorius and followers 

3. 

Representing Pastorius and the Thirteen Original Families of Crefelders 

4. 

Hermits of the Wissahickon 

5. 

Religious Liberty 

6. 

Oldest Fire Engine in Germantown and the Oldest Fireman 

Spirit of "76" 

8. 

Lydia Darrach 

Continental Soldiers under General Wayne 

9. 

American Artillery. Battle of Germantown 

10. 

Gilbert Stuart in his Studio 

11. 

Ye Olde Academic 

12. 

Washington and his Cabinet 

13. 

Lafayette on his way to Dinner at Chew's 

14. 

Wister Party 

15. 

Consolidation of Germantown with Philadelphia 

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THIRD DIVISION 

6. — The First and Second Divisions will act as escort to the Third 
Division, which will be composed of the National German-American Alliance 
and the German Societies of Pennsylvania, under command of 

Col. Albert H. Ladner, Chief Marshal 

He will organize and move his Division from Germantown and Erie 
Avenues not later than 9.15 A. M., to joi nthe main body at Germantown 
Avenue and Berkley Street, at 10 A. M. 

7. — The line of march will be north on Germantown Avenue to Upsal 
Street, where parade will be dismissed. 

By order of 

COL. JAMES B. CORYELL, 

Grand Marshal. 
Robert W. King, Chief of Staff. 



HEADQUARTERS 

FRATERNAL SOCIETIES DIVISION 

FOUNDERS' DAY PARADE 

Special Order 

No. 2 

The following appointments are hereby made: 

Lieut. A. R. Lockhart, Chief of Staff 

Marshal's Aides — H. G. Hanline, John Madden, J. B. Hammer, Joseph 

Paramore, F. L. Schnell, Harry Keenan, J. Jos. Katz, WiUiam 

Connell, Clarence Wentz, Herbert Currier, F. H. Rinker, 

W. L. Righter, George P. Smedley. 

They will be obeyed and respected accordingly. 

Division Headquarters will be established at Germantown Avenue and 
Apsley Street, on October 6th, at 8.45 A. M. Aides will report to Chief 
of Staff for duty. 

Commandants of all organizations participating will report with their 
commands, at Greene and Rockland Streets, not later than 9.15 A. M. 
Aides will be in waiting to escort them to their positions in line. 

By order of 

CAPT. WILLIAM T. BROADHEAD. 

Marshal First Division. 

Lieut A. R. Lockhart, Chief of Staff. 

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SPECIAL ORDER 



SECOND DIVISION 
I hereby announce the appointment for Chief of Staff, Lieutenant J. 
Morgan Lister. 

The following are appointments of Aides on Staff of Marshal of Sec- 
ond Division: 

E. A. Mechling Harold Paine 

E. D. Shellenberger Thomas Craig 

Carl Weyer Harry Graham 

By order of 

FRANK J. PALMER. 

Marshal Second Division. 



EMERGENCY STATIONS 
ALONG THE ROUTE OF PARADE 



Tuesday, October 6th, 1908, 



Location. 
* 1 . Wayne Junction 

2. Louden Street 
*3. Seymour Street 



Name 
Shipley' Coal Yard 
Wakefield Church 
Fire House 



6. 

*7. 

8. 

9. 

*10, 



4. 5 1 49 Main Street Salvation Army 
*5. 5275 Main Street Sief ken's 
5424 Main Street Righter's 
5623 Main Street Formerly Asher's 
Vernon Park 1st Presby. Church 

5828 Main Street 
Tow^n Hall Park Tent 
Patrol 
1 T. The Laurens Dr. Smith's, 

12 6219 Main Street Fisher's 
13. 6378 Main Street Brady's 
* Indicates Ambulance Station. 
Trained Nurses are asked to Volunteer their services, 

DR. I. P. WILLITTS 31 West Walnut Lane. 



Telephones 
Gtn. 3412 
Gtn. 8893 D 
Gtn. 3642 
Gtn. 1 894 D. Alberts 
Gtn. 526 D 
Gtn. 524 A 
Gtn. 3617 
Gtn. 8968 A 
Gtn. 3662 

Gtn. 8909, Froehch's 
Gtn. 41 
Gtn. 2967 
Gtn. 626 
Gtn. 583 



GERMAN COMMITTEE OF GERMANTOWN FOR THE 
CELEBRATION OF GERMAN DAY 



J. F. OTTERSTETTER 
Chairman 
PAUL LANG 
Treasurer 



Finance 

J. G. Dieterle F. W. Federschmidt 

Joseph Glaser W. B. Kachel 

Gregory Marchl Frank Gruher 

Conrad Reiber 



J. B. BITTBL 
Second "V:ce-President 
RUDOLF TWBER 
Corresponding Secretary- 



Reception United Singers 

Tweer Frank Leinhaiiser 

Paul Gebhardt 



GREGORY MARCHL 
First Vice-President 
AUGUST RIFFBL 
Recording Secretary 
COMMITTEES 

Reception on Civic and Grand Army 
Adam Lotz Charles Russ F. Zehender 

Reception of Turners and Atliletes 
J. B. Bittel G. Katzenwadel 

William Grebe ' Max Kuehn 

Lodges and Societies 
C. Kuehn J. Hess J. Schoen 

Scliool Children 
Eugene Glaser H. Brandau H. Sassa 



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COMMITTEE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF FOUNDERS' 
DAY IN GERMANTOWN 



CHARLES F. JENKINS 
Chairman 

WALTER WILLIAMS 
Treasurer 



Finance 

Richard L. Austin, Chairman 
Wm. W. Justice Wm. H. Haines 
James H. Ritter Walter E. Rex 
Jacob S. Disston Morris R. Bockius 
Wm. H. Emhardt J. B. Scatchard 
Saml. G. Dennisson Ben j. W. Greer 
A. W. Vandergrift Canby S. Tyson 
Wm. T. Murphy E. W. Clark 
Samuel Y. Heebner D. Geo. Woodward 
W. H. Shelmerdine W. Fred, Snyder 
William H. Scott J. R. McAllister 
Chas. G. Davis John M. Hartman 

Samuel Mason Edward Mellor 

Josephus Roberts 

E^ntertainiuent 

Jacob J. Seeds, Chairman 
F. H. Strawbridge -Henry W. Fletcher 
W. J. Montgomery Frank H. Massey 
F. Butler Reeves Naaman H. Keyser 
H. E. Gillingham John McNeill 
E. Sydney Prichard Francis Heyl 
George P. Darrow John B. Horner 
Horace F. McCann Wm. E. Chapman 
George W. Cliffe C. A. Spiegel 
Stewart A. Jellett B. B. Lister 
J. F. Meehan J. H. Closson 

A. R. Wright . Josiah F. Jones 

W. H. Foley David M. Fascoe 

Stands and Decorations 

Marshall T. Farra, Chairman 
J. C. Humphreys Harry E. Unruh 



MAHLON N. KLINE 

Vice-Chairman 

WILLIAM H. EMHARDT, JR. 

Secretary 

COMMITTEES 

Reception 



M. W. James 
F. W. Kaplan 
F. C. Goodwin 
D. Wm. Cherry 
Wm. N. Topham 
George D. Porter 
W. H. Paramore 



J. P. Fleming 
Johu B. Spencer 
A. C. Marple 
Chester A. Asher 
Jos. Smalley, Jr. 
Robert Heberton 
George Mecke 



Charles J. Schaefer 



J. Levering Jones, Chairman 

F. S. Mcllhenny, Vice-Chairman 
William Potter J. Willis Martin 

Bayard Henry F. L. Sheppard 

S. W. Pennypacker Samuel B. Scott 
Saml. N. Pastorius Theodore Jus.tice 
F. S. Mcllhenny Harlan Page 
J. Levering Jones Max Levy 
Wm. Rotch Wlster Wm. J. Campbell 
John P. Morgan Jos. Wayne. Jr. 
Sydney L. Wright Stanley R. Yarnall 
William T. Tilden Lewis. W. Wister""-- 
Bishop N. H. Grubb Wilson H. Brown 
Jas. Mapes Dodge W. J. Gruhler 
W. N. Johnson Horace I. Richards 

William Wunder Walter H. Bonsall 
Jos. T. Pearson Enoch T. Roberts 

Edwin C. Jellett 

' Parade 

James B. Coryell, Chairman 

Sheldon Potter John W. Brooks 

Benj. Allen,- 3d Oscar W. Wood 

D. Murray Bohlen John J. Courtney 
Jacob C. Bockius W. J. Ryan 
Edward F. Henson Robert W. Staton 
David S. B. Chew Edward F. Bennis 
John J. Crout Frank J. Palmei.- 

John J. Kenney Clarence Jacoby 
F. Studenmund, Jr. J. Chas. Nice, Jr. 
James' Pollock Wilson Woods 

Edgar D. Faries H. K. Mansfield 
William J. Fling Charles M. Siefken 
B. F. Davis, Jr. 

Religious Observance 

All Clergy in Germantown 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GERMAN-AMERICAN 

ALLIANCE 



OFFICERS 

DR. C. J. HBXAMER 

President 

HERMAN HEYL HANS WENIGER 

Secretary Treasurer 

CHAIRMEN ^5F COMMITTEES 

Designs and Plans of a Memorial Stone 

—CARL P. BERGER 
Oration— HENRY SCHWEMMER 
Police — ALBERT H. LADNER 
General Invitation and on Official Sou- 
venir Book — HENRY LIBRZ 
Quarters and Transportation — J. B. 

MAYER . . 

Music — ARNO LEONHARDT 
Reception — DR. JOSEPH KRAUSKOFP 
Historical— PROF. DR. MARION D. 

LEARNED 
Singers— HENRY DETREUX 
Turners — ALBERT L. WEISE 
Medical — DR. VICTOR LESER 
Press — ADOLPH TIMM 
Ladies— MRS. ANTONIE EHRLICH 



Military— OTTO MOSES 

Hall FRANZ BHRLICH, JR. 

Decoration and Badges — FRANK SIMA 
Printing — MAX ZEITLER 
Finance— M. RICHARDS MUCKLB 
German Citizens of Germantown — J. F. 

OTTERSTETTER 
Tickets and Boxes — E. W. SIEGMANN 
German Department of the University 

of Pa. — DR. R. H. RIETHMUELLBR 
Historical Map of Germantown — DR. 

NAAMAN H. KEYSER 
German Churches — REV. G. von BOSSE 
German Schools — DR. W. A. HAUSS- 

MANN 
Invitation of Honorary Guests — JOHN 

C. OETERS ■ 

Sites and Relics — CHAS. P. JENKINS 
Historical Souvenir Book — HORACE F. 

McCANN 
New Jersey— WM. A. SANGTINBTTB 
Legislative— P. A. WILDERMUTH 
Delaware— CHRISTOPHER BAUER 



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